89. Chat with a Physics Teacher ft. Jonathan Stancek (DoD STEM Ambassador)

89. Chat with a Physics Teacher ft. Jonathan Stancek (DoD STEM Ambassador)

11/11/2022

Show Summary:

In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha chats with Jonathan Stancek, a physics teacher in the Design & Technology Academy at Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Texas. We discuss his journey from studying engineering to entering the classroom and his experience teaching math, engineering, and science. We discuss how to better prepare students for the rigor of high school and beyond, plus some of his favorite STEM projects! Jonathan is also a DoD STEM Ambassador Program for the 2022-23 school year (chosen by the U.S. Department of Defense), and he shares some incredible resources for teachers and students including curriculum, internships, scholarships, and more.

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